Tag: Nicholas A. Mattiello
Some Northeast states brace for battle over pot
A year ago, marijuana legalization looked like it was on a roll in the Northeast – it had already passed in three of the...
GA leaders step up dispute with Raimondo over marijuana regulations
PROVIDENCE – Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello planned to file legislation on Wednesday challenging Gov. Gina M. Raimondo's...
Budget deficit, lottery contract, minimum wage among controversial issues facing General...
As Rhode Island lawmakers return for the 2020 legislative session on Jan. 7, some of the most pressing questions they’re expected to face this...
Strained relations among R.I. leaders ‘not personal’
In 2015, the state budget introduced by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo sailed through the Rhode Island legislative chambers in what many described as record...
Marijuana debate will signal health of Rhode Island’s legislative process
The General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 7 with a host of potentially contentious issues to address, including a budget deficit, the state lottery contract...
Mattiello wants more legislative oversight at vets home
PROVIDENCE (AP) – The Rhode Island Veterans Home is proposing new ways to close a nearly $3 million deficit, prompting the state's House speaker...
Ruggerio opposed to legalizing adult recreational marijuana use
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s plan to again propose legalizing adult recreational marijuana use will run into an early roadblock in the Senate...
$400M project selected for Pawtucket waterfront
PAWTUCKET – A $400 million development project that includes a soccer stadium is planned for the city's waterfront, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and Mayor...
GA hires firm to review proposed IGT lottery contract
PROVIDENCE – Christiansen Capital Advisors LLC has been contracted by the R.I. House of Representatives to conduct an independent review of International Game Technology...
State to fund independent study of IGT/Twin River lottery contract proposals
PROVIDENCE – A request by House Republicans for an independent study on competing contract proposals for the R.I. Lottery by International Game Technology PLC...
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